A job applicant usually submits a ''curriculum vitae'' when seeking admission to a postgraduate professional educational program or an appointment to the faculty of an institution of higher education. For most other job applications, a résumé will suffice.
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A job applicant usually submits a ''curriculum vitae'' when seeking admission to a postgraduate professional educational program or an appointment to the faculty of an institution of higher education. For most other job applications, a résumé will suffice. The primary difference is one of emphasis. A résumé emphasizes practical experience; a ''curriculum vitae'' emphasizes academic honor.